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US, EU call for probe after reports of Georgia election violations

On Sunday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States joined calls from observers for a full probe

Two major US newspapers refuse to endorse Trump, sparking democracy debate

At stake is whether the United States remains a functioning democracy or descends into a corrupt plutocracy

US election: Why did LA Times, Washington Post skip candidate endorsement?

Editors at both legacy media outlets have resigned following the billionaire owner's decision to shun endorsing any candidate in this presidential election

Ruling LDP loses lower house majority exacerbating challenges for new PM

Support from smaller parties, such as the Democratic Party for the People (DPP) or the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), who won 28 and 38 seats respectively, could now be key for the LDP

Philips cuts annual sales outlook as China demand deteriorates further

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation (EBITA) were exactly in line with expectations at 516 million euros, up 13 per cent year-on-year, as lower costs pushed the profit margin up

Pakistan launches vaccination drive amid rising polio cases nationwide

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently met with front-line health workers, urging them to ensure no child was left unvaccinated by going door-to-door

Indonesia's Prez wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years

Raja Juli, however, said further there should be no questions of Prabowo's commitment to continue his predecessor's legacy project, as he has already guaranteed he would complete it

Olympus CEO resigns after allegations of illegal drug purchase, shares fall

Olympus' 6 per cent tumble put the company's shares on track for their biggest one-day fall in nearly three months

Israel, Iran playing dangerous game that will be impossible to contain

Though Tehran has played down the extent of the damage, the Iranian regime has not ruled out a response

Asset managers roll out new ETFs to tap in to artificial intelligence buzz

Venture capital firms also are directing as much as $79.2 billion in funding to AI startups by the end of the year, 27 per cent above 2023 levels

Meet Ashwin Ramaswami: Gen Z Indian democrat targeting GOP stronghold

Born in 1997 to Indian parents, Ashwin Ramaswami left his job as an election cybersecurity expert to challenge MAGA politician Shawn Still

Here's how US presidential elections will affect economy, stock market

Both sides have outlined radically different visions of America's economic future, with major implications for the rest of the world

Global economy chiefs fret over Trump's return as US election nears

Financial markets are seeing a return of "Trump trades" in assets from stocks to bitcoin to the Mexican peso that bet in favor of a Trump victory as his poll numbers have improved

Trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia hangs on US election outcome

The war in Ukraine is one of the most divisive issues of the November 5 election

Ukrainian drones target ethanol plants in Russia's Voronezh region

The Russian defence ministry said only one Ukrainian drone was destroyed over the Voronezh region

US elections: Elon Musk and friends smothering internet's truth seekers

In early October, the head of the US intelligence community warned of a serious threat from foreign actors including Russia, Iran and China, aimed at undermining trust in polls

Mercedes and Porsche's battle with Chinese EVs edges closer to home

The clearest sign of their impact came on Friday, when Mercedes reported its weakest profitability

China launches new lending tool to inject liquidity, support credit flow

In a separate statement announcing the new facility, the PBOC said it would use it to trade with primary dealers in OMO on a monthly basis

LGES offers measured 2025 outlook after slow EV demand drags down Q3 profit

LGES said it would have booked an 18 billion won operating loss in the quarter without a tax credit received under the US

US election 2024: Which celebs are endorsing Trump & who's backing Harris?

Celebrities are shaping the 2024 US presidential election, inspiring voters as stars from music, movies, and sports back Kamala Harris or Donald Trump